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Exclusive: Centerbase Announces Launch of Native Document Management within its Practice Management Platform

Above the Law - Technology

Centerbase , a company that provides a cloud legal practice management platform for mid-sized law firms, today announced the beta launch of native document management, integrated directly within its platform. Leveraging Microsoft SharePoint as the underlying technology, it allows users to create, share, store and manage documents without leaving the platform. “Until now, best-in-class document management for law firms were stand-alone, paid solutions,” the company said. “Cente

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The Power of Precision: Seven Key Reasons to Embrace a Tight Niche in Legal Blogging

Kevin O'Keefe

The importance of focusing on a tight niche in legal blogging cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to building a name and fostering professional relationships. Here’s seven reasons for focusing on a niche. Expertise and Authority: Specializing in a niche allows you to demonstrate deep expertise, establishing you as an authority. You become the go-to source for such matters.

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AI And Ambiguity: Dueling Concepts?

Above the Law - Technology

The more complex the inquiry, the greater the tendency to hallucinate, at least for the AIs. The post AI And Ambiguity: Dueling Concepts? appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Remarkable 2, Supernote Nomad, and Onyx Boox: War of the Paper Tablets!

Attorney at Work

Analog Attorney | As your analog-digital spy, I’ve secretly investigated three of the top electronic note-taking tablets. The post The Remarkable 2, Supernote Nomad, and Onyx Boox: War of the Paper Tablets! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Biden Administration Looks At Harmonizing Cyber Regulations Amidst Flurry Of New Activity [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Cybersecurity stays top priority for federal and state leaders. Keep up on new developments that bring chances and obstacles in months ahead for private sector. The post Biden Administration Looks At Harmonizing Cyber Regulations Amidst Flurry Of New Activity appeared first on Above the Law.

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January 1 2024 was Public Domain Day

LLRX

Duke Law School Center for the Study of the Public Domain, Director Jennifer Jenkins heralds that on January 1, 2024 thousands of copyrighted works from 1928 entered the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1923. They will be free for all to copy, share, and build upon. This year’s highlights include Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence and The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht, Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman and Cole Porter’s Let’s Do It, and a trove of sound recordings from

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Is AI Your New Thesaurus?

Attorney at Work

Get to the Point! | When you want to vary your vocabulary, generative AI can help (to a point). The post Is AI Your New Thesaurus? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition

Legal IT Insiders

We spoke with Mishcon de Reya’s executive chairperson Kevin Gold and Flex Legal co-founder Mary Bonsor about the rationale behind the acquisition and how Flex Legal will remain autonomous in … Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition Read More » The post Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Moves: C-Suite Appointments at Axiom, Exterro, Merlin, and Relativity

LawSites

With four different legal tech companies announcing executive appointments over the last week, including two to top sales spots, the timing leads me to wonder whether this is because companies are staffing up for the Legalweek conference that is just around the corner. Whatever the reason, here is a roundup of the newest additions to legal tech c-suites.

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How a Visual Impairment Led to the Founding of a Contract Drafting Software Company (Feargus MacDaeid, Co-Founder of Definely)

Technically Legal

At an early age, Feargus MacDaeid, the founder of legal tech company Definely , was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, which is a rare eye disease that breaks down cells in the retina slowly over time causing vision loss. Until he got to college to study computer science, Feargus’ vision was decent, but at university, it began to deteriorate and eventually went blind.

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Introducing Relativity Learning: Stepping Up Your Learning Game

Relativity

Get to know Relativity Learning: a platform full of opportunities to personalize your training paths, develop learning objectives, and keep up to date on learning trends.

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A Triple Win: Optimizing Legal Matter Resourcing & Work Allocation for Everyone

Legal IT Professionals

Law firms are looking at legal matter resourcing and work allocation strategies in a new light. They’re adopting data-centric strategies to invest in their associates, creating a ripple effect that also fuels partner success and client satisfaction. This win-win-win approach leverages the interconnectedness of associate career development, targeted partner support, and client satisfaction to secure your firm’s position in the increasingly competitive legal landscape.

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How UIC Law Uses the Commission’s Mentoring Program to Benefit Alumni

Legal Tech Monitor

Did you know that more than 100 legal organizations across Illinois use the Commission on Professionalism’s Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Curriculum to support their attorneys? This includes big and small law firms, bar associations, government offices, court districts, corporations, and law schools. The Commission’s unique mentoring curriculum blends practical teaching on the skillsets of a successful lawyer with a focus on navigating the contentious legal profession civilly and ethically, all o

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Fulcrum GT to Share Insights on Disrupters in Law and the Future of Legal Engagements at Legalweek New York 2024

Legal IT Professionals

Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms with solutions spanning new business intake, practice management, e-billing and more, announces its participation in Legalweek New York 2024 being held January 29 to February 1 at the Hilton New York in Manhattan.

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‘Leading Change: Illinois Innovations Series’ Highlights Mental Health Initiatives in Illinois Courts

Legal Tech Monitor

The Leading Change: Illinois Innovation Series will share presentations on “Illinois-based” approaches and strategies for mental health accommodations in the legal and justice systems. Developed by Scott Block, the Illinois Supreme Court Statewide Behavioral Health Administrator, and the Special Supreme Court Advisory Committee for Justice and Mental Health Planning’s Education Subcommittee, the series highlights initiatives that support strategic initiatives within the Illinois Mental Health Ta

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Philips and Kim to launch accessibility products, making it easy to complete forms

Legal IT Professionals

Kim , the no-code, SaaS, patent-protected document generation, assembly, and workflow automation platform, and Philips Dictation , a global leader in dictation solutions and speech recognition technology, will work together to revolutionize how organizations handle webforms for accessibility.

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Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition

Legal Tech Monitor

We spoke with Mishcon de Reya’s executive chairperson Kevin Gold and Flex Legal co-founder Mary Bonsor about the rationale behind the acquisition and how Flex Legal will remain autonomous in. Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition Read More » The post Flex Legal tells law firm customers it’s business as usual following Mishcon acquisition appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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U.S. Tech Legislative, Regulatory & Litigation Update – Fourth Quarter 2023

Inside Privacy

A new post on the Covington Inside Global Tech blog highlights key legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments in the fourth quarter of 2023 and early January 2024 related to technology issues. These included developments related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), data privacy, and cybersecurity. As noted by the post, some of these developments provide companies with the opportunity for participation and comment.

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Biden Administration Looks At Harmonizing Cyber Regulations Amidst Flurry Of New Activity [Sponsored]

Legal Tech Monitor

Cybersecurity stays top priority for federal and state leaders. Keep up on new developments that bring chances and obstacles in months ahead for private sector. The post Biden Administration Looks At Harmonizing Cyber Regulations Amidst Flurry Of New Activity appeared first on Above the Law.

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Harnessing the Power of Podcasts and Video in Law Firm Marketing

Legal Talk Network

In an age dominated by digital content, law firms are breaking free from traditional marketing methods and increasingly turning to alternative avenues to connect with their audience – and two standout mediums taking the forefront are: podcast and video. These platforms offer a unique and effective way for law firms to humanize their brand, disseminate information, optimize SEO efforts, and establish themselves as thought leaders in the legal industry.

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Gen AI Will Require Robust KM Teams: A Chat With Legalweek Speaker Oz Benamram

Legal Tech Monitor

Simpson Thacher’s chief knowledge and innovation officer does not believe that new technologies within legal will necessarily lead to job loss. However, there still will be “casualties,” he said.

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Webinar: European Data Strategies – A walk through new laws and bills

Technology Law Dispatch

On Monday, January 29th, celebrate Global Data Protection Day with us as we bring you an exciting webinar highlighting the latest data protection laws and bills that might influence your business. Join Reed Smith attorneys Cynthia O’Donoghue, Elle Todd, Andreas Splittgerber, Aselle Ibraimova, Friederike Wilde-Detmering, Christian Leuthner, Joana Becker, and Florian Schwind and gain valuable insights and learn tips and tricks for successfully navigating the evolving landscape of data protection.

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The Week Of Jan. 29 Brings Three Legal Tech Conferences, Spanning Biglaw, SmallLaw, And A2J

Legal Tech Monitor

If you are hungry to learn more about the latest trends and developments in legal tech, then keep the last week of January open on your calendar. The post The Week Of Jan. 29 Brings Three Legal Tech Conferences, Spanning Biglaw, SmallLaw, And A2J appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Billing Software for Small Firms

Lawmatics

Legal billing is a fundamental aspect of the legal profession that ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability in financial transactions between attorneys and their clients. Legal software facilitates fair and accurate billing and plays a crucial role in supporting prompt payment for the delivery of quality legal services. What is Legal Billing?

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With Gen AI, 'We Aren't Starting From Scratch': A Chat With Legalweek Speaker Cristin Traylor

Legal Tech Monitor

Relativity’s director of law firm strategy Cristin Traylor sees generative AI having a wide impact on e-discovery, and potentially being faster adopted and accepted by the e-discovery market than technology-assisted review (TAR).

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CARET Legal Launches ‘Workflows’ Feature, Simplifying Automation for Legal Professionals and Mid-Sized Firms

Legal IT Professionals

CARET Legal, a leading legal practice management platform for attorneys and legal professionals, today announces the launch of its groundbreaking new feature, CARET Legal Workflows. This latest addition to CARET Legal’s robust suite of features is set to transform the way legal professionals manage and automate their tasks.

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Exclusive: Centerbase Announces Launch of Native Document Management within its Practice Management Platform

Legal Tech Monitor

Centerbase , a company that provides a cloud legal practice management platform for mid-sized law firms, today announced the beta launch of native document management, integrated directly within its platform. Leveraging Microsoft SharePoint as the underlying technology, it allows users to create, share, store and manage documents without leaving the platform.

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ProSearch to Share Discovery Innovations, Insights on Strengthening Data Culture at Legalweek 2024

Legal IT Professionals

ProSearch, a leading provider of comprehensive discovery and compliance solutions to corporate legal departments and law firms, announces the company’s participation in Legalweek New York 2024, being held January 29 to February 1 at the New York Hilton Midtown.

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Legal Tech Moves: C-Suite Appointments at Axiom, Exterro, Merlin, and Relativity

Legal Tech Monitor

With four different legal tech companies announcing executive appointments over the last week, including two to top sales spots, the timing leads me to wonder whether this is because companies are staffing up for the Legalweek conference that is just around the corner. Whatever the reason, here is a roundup of the newest additions to legal tech c-suites.

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2023 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Regulators have sought to suppress online targeted advertising for years, with only minimal success. Then, in Liapes v. Facebook , a California appeals court shocked the advertising community by suggesting that using common demographic criteria for ad targeting, such as age or gender, may violate California’s anti-discrimination law.

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IAALS Resources Reflect Importance of Centering Children in Divorce Proceedings

Legal Tech Monitor

January is Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month, highlighting the impact that divorce can have on children and emphasizing the need for a more child-centric approach to the separation process. This month serves as a reminder for lawyers, judges, other legal professionals, and parents alike to prioritize the well-being and emotional health of children during divorce proceedings.

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Anticipated 1Q24 Actions Implementing the White House AI Executive Order

Inside Privacy

A new post on the Covington Inside Global Tech blog discusses key 1Q24 deadlines under the Biden administration’s October 2023 Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Several agencies are expected to satisfy milestones related to the Executive Order’s key requirements in the coming months. For example, the Secretary of Commerce is expected to issue rules requiring companies that develop certain large and sophisticated AI models to make p

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AI And Ambiguity: Dueling Concepts?

Legal Tech Monitor

The more complex the inquiry, the greater the tendency to hallucinate, at least for the AIs. The post AI And Ambiguity: Dueling Concepts? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Tech's Predictions for Legal Education, Lawyer Training & Evolving Legal Roles in 2024

Legal Tech Monitor

The legal industry makes its predictions for what we can expect to see in terms of legal education, lawyer training and how legal roles will evolve in 2024.

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Legal Tech's Predictions for Hiring, Staffing & Hybrid Work in 2024

Legal Tech Monitor

Legal industry experts make their predictions for what we can expect for hiring, staffing and hybrid work arrangements in 2024.